Arnaud’s doesn’t need me to sing its praises. It has been doing yeoman’s work, culinary speaking, since 1918… yet as our fourth dinning locale we review it nonetheless.Atmosphere and grace are the two watchwords that best describe the interior of this refined dining establishment. Its Old World charm and attention to the finer things make this restaurant a feast for the eyes as well as the palette.
We will forgo the standard mention of cocktails and salads (Chardonnay and house salads with a Dijon vinaigrette) and concentrate our comments on the main course, the dessert and the ‘post game show’.
Sheb’s main course consisted of Red Fish Almandine - a crisply fried almond-crusted fillet, topped with more sliced almonds and served with a delectable Lemon Butter Sauce… all atop a rice pilaf. No ill comments were forthcoming and I do believe that she was quite please with her selection. Chez was please as well, when he ordered… and subsequently received, his Filet Mignon au Poivre - a seared pepper-studded center-cut filet with classic French Brandy Cream Sauce. This is classic French/Creole cooking at its finest!For dessert, Sheb took on the Ice Cream Profiteroles and Chez selected the Crème Brûlée… after all, if the French can’t get it right, well then no one can. Here again… they did not disappoint!
We ended the evening sipping our Café Brulôt (after the show, of course) and soaking in the ambiance that is Arnaud’s.
Have you been yet?
No… well then you MUST go!
Yes… well then it is time to go back.
I know we will return.
